Belltech Makes It Easy: Lowering the F-150 for Performance and Style

Chris Hamilton . December 18, 2024 . Feature Stories

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Installing Belltech’s Front and Rear Complete Suspension Kit on a ’15-’20 Ford F-150 2WD Shortbed

If you’re looking to lower your 2015-2020 Ford F-150 2WD shortbed truck, Belltech’s front and rear complete suspension kit with Street Performance shocks is a great choice. This kit includes everything you need to achieve a lower stance and improved ride quality. Belltech’s Street Performance complete lowering kits are designed to provide your sport truck or SUV with the look you want and the performance, safety, and ride quality you need. The kit includes all the parts, pieces, and shock absorbers required for lowering your vehicle by 1 to 3 inches in the front and 5.5 inches at the rear. This all-in-one solution simplifies the purchase process and ensures compatibility with your truck.

We spent the weekend installing this kit on our 2020 Ford F-150 crew cab before bolting on a new set of Intro wheels for a killer combo. The stance is perfect, the ride is smooth, and it handles better than stock thanks to the new beefier Belltech sway bar. This kit is engineered perfectly and is designed for a simple DIY install in your driveway. Let’s dive in and see the process.

**01.** The first thing we did was find a smooth and level spot to park our truck before engaging the parking brake.

**02.** These complete lowering kits are your all-in-one box solution. All the Grade 8 installation hardware and alignment pieces necessary to achieve the advertised lowering amount is included—choosing your kit has never been simpler. This kit provides a lowering range of +1 to -3 inches up front and 5.5 inches at the rear.

**03.** We are also installing a new beefy sway bar from Belltech. The reduction of the boat-like body roll, which keeps the body flat in the turns, creates a more confident and safe driving experience.

**04.** First step is to lift the truck using a jack, secure it on jack stands, and remove the wheels.

**05.** We started on the rear first by removing the rear leaf spring U-bolts.

**06.** Next, we unbolted the front leaf spring hangers to install the new drop shackles.

**07.** The leaf spring needed to come out completely in order to install the axle flip kit mount, which will place the leaf under the axle instead of above it.

**08.** The axle mount simply bolts to the leaf spring with the provided hardware.

**09.** Before we reinstalled the leaf spring, we needed to bolt in this new drop shackle.

**10.** Now we could slide the leaf spring back into place mounting it below the axle.

**11.** The upper axle mount was simply set into place and we could reinstall the new U-bolts.

**12.** Belltech also provided a new bumpstop that is shorter than the one from the factory.

**13.** The last step for the rear is to install the new Street Performance shocks.

**14.** Now we could move to the front. The first step was to disconnect the upper control arm by removing the ball joint bolt.

**15.** Next, we could remove the front strut by unbolting the bottom and top mounts.

**16.** By carefully compressing the spring using a spring compressor we picked up at the local auto parts store, we could unbolt the top hat from the strut and install the new drop strut.

**17.** With the new strut assembled, we simply slid it back into the factory location
and bolted it back in. No cutting or drilling is needed for this install.

**18.** Now it’s time to install the new beefy sway bar in the rear.

**19.** We did have to drill some holes for the sway bar endlinks, but this step took no time at all with the right-sized drill bit.

**20.** Bolting in the endlinks would give us the mounts for the sway bar.

**21.** Assembling the sway bar mounts should be done before placing the sway bar into the truck.

**22.** We adjusted the endlinks to the proper length based on the instructions provided by Belltech.

**23.** The sway bar looks as good as it performs, and we couldn’t wait to rip this truck around some tight corners to test it out.

**24.** With the kit fully installed, we could now bolt on these killer Intro wheels.

**25.** The final look is perfect and the stance is exactly what we were hoping for. Now time to get an alignment and go drive it!

The stance is perfect, the ride is smooth, and it handles better than stock thanks
to the new beefier Belltech sway bar.

Kit Components:

Rear Leaf Spring Flip Kit (Part #6446)
Street Performance Struts (Part #25007)
Street Performance Shock Absorbers (Part #2512EE)
1-inch Rear Anti-Sway Bar with Hardware (Part #5559)

Features and Benefits:

Enhanced Ride Quality: The Street Performance shocks are designed to offer a smoother ride while maintaining performance.
Improved Handling: The rear anti-sway bar reduces body roll and enhances steering response, making your truck more stable in turns.
High-Quality Materials: Belltech uses cold-formed steel and polyurethane bushings for durability and strength.
Complete Solution: With all necessary Grade 8 hardware and alignment pieces included, installation is straightforward and hassle-free.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Belltech stands behind its products with a warranty that guarantees against manufacturing, design, and material defects.